White Night Melbourne

Bunjil

Nicholas Tory and Ample Projects

Inspired by the artwork of Ballarat’s Indigenous Auntie and Elder Marlene Gilson and her daughter Deanne, Ample Projects have created a giant LED animation of Bunjil the eagle flying alongside the Yarra River.

Exploring permanence and the ephemeral, this sequence of 48 sculptures (presented as eight illuminations per second) creates Bunjil the eagle flying a constant path through time and space. Appearing for a moment, this creature was here before us. This protected species – a myth, a memory, a product of millions of years of evolution.

About Nicholas Tory and Ample Projects

Created by Ample Projects, Bunjil is based on a concept and design by Nicholas Tory. Nick is an artist and a director at Ample Projects. Drawing inspiration from their own experiences of living in cities as well as a desire to be closer to nature, Ample’s work seeks to explore the nature of how we affect the world around us, and how our experiences of the world affect us.

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White Night Melbourne 2018 runs from 7pm on Saturday 17 February 'til 7am on Sunday 18 February. Here you will find essential information to help you plan your best experience, including public transport, parking and accommodation details, as well as tips for avoiding the crowds.